Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
EX-H15 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-H15
WG-5 GPS | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 62 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
EX-H15 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lb) | 236g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $500 |